Edit a Presentation (Edexcel IGCSE ICT)

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Robert Hampton

Written by: Robert Hampton

Reviewed by: James Woodhouse

Edit a Presentation

How do you edit a presentation?

  • Editing a presentation will depend on the audience and purpose of the presentation

  • Common editing techniques include:

Inserting, moving, deleting slides & applying slide layouts

  • Using the home tab, in the 'slides' section

PowerPoint slide titled "Base Metal Mining." The left sidebar shows four additional slides on Copper, Zinc, Tin, and Iron Ore Mining. The main slide lists "Around the world."
Adding, moving & deleting slides in a presentation

Inserting objects

  • Using the insert tab the user can choose to add:

    • Images

    • Videos

    • Charts etc.

PowerPoint slide titled "Tin Mining" with bullet points on dominance by China and Indonesia, 70% global output, depletion in 20-40 years, and rising prices in 10 years.
Inserting objects in to a presentation

Adding presenter notes

  • Presenter notes can be added to slides as prompts for the presenter for when delivering a presentation

  • Presenter notes usually contain key talking points

  • Using the view tab, in the 'Show' section, select Notes

PowerPoint presentation with the main slide titled "Base Metal Mining." The slide has a bullet point saying "Around the world." The sidebar shows four additional slides.
Adding presenter notes to a presentation
  • Hyperlinks can be added to text or objects (images/videos etc.)

  • Select the text or object

  • Using the insert tab, select Link

PowerPoint presentation titled "Base Metal Mining" with five slides listed on the left. The main slide reads "Base Metal Mining" and "Around the world."
Adding hyperlinks in a presentation

Inserting action buttons

  • An action button is a clickable object that enhances the interactivity of a presentation

  • Common actions include:

    • Navigation

    • Media playback

    • Run programs

    • Open links

PowerPoint slide titled "Copper Mining" with bullet points about Escondida mine in Chile: largest mine, opened in 1988, 3.9 km long, 2.7 km wide, 645 m deep, 2013 output 1.1 Mt, 54-year reserve life.
Using action buttons in a presentation

Adding screen tips

  • Screen tips are short explanatory text that appear when you hover over an element on the slide

  • Screen tips provide additional details on hover

PowerPoint slide titled "Zinc Mining" with text about Rampura Agucha in India and a photo of an expansive open-pit mine. The slide is part of a presentation on basic metal mining.
Using screen tips in a presentation

Adding alternative text (alt text)

  • Alternative text describes an image

  • Alt text is used for:

    • Accessibility - screen readers

    • To understand the content of an image

PowerPoint slide about zinc mining with text detailing India's largest zinc mine and global zinc statistics. Image shows an open-pit mining site.
Adding alt text to images in a presentation

Applying consistent transitions & animations

  • Transitions can be used when moving between slides to create a more visual appealing flow

  • Animations can be used to add movement or emphasis to elements on a slide

PowerPoint slide about zinc mining featuring text on the left and an open-pit mine image on the right, highlighting Rampura Agucha in India.
Adding transitions & animations to a presentation

Hiding slides

  • To hide a slide from a presentation without deleting, right click on a slide and select 'Hide Slide'

A PowerPoint presentation titled "Base Metal Mining" is open in edit mode, showing the title slide. The slide selection pane lists other slides related to mining types.
Hiding slides in a presentation

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Robert Hampton

Author: Robert Hampton

Expertise: Computer Science Content Creator

Rob has over 16 years' experience teaching Computer Science and ICT at KS3 & GCSE levels. Rob has demonstrated strong leadership as Head of Department since 2012 and previously supported teacher development as a Specialist Leader of Education, empowering departments to excel in Computer Science. Beyond his tech expertise, Robert embraces the virtual world as an avid gamer, conquering digital battlefields when he's not coding.

James Woodhouse

Author: James Woodhouse

Expertise: Computer Science

James graduated from the University of Sunderland with a degree in ICT and Computing education. He has over 14 years of experience both teaching and leading in Computer Science, specialising in teaching GCSE and A-level. James has held various leadership roles, including Head of Computer Science and coordinator positions for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. James has a keen interest in networking security and technologies aimed at preventing security breaches.